Compaq Presario SR1500 - Desktop PC User manual

This document contains important information about creating data, audio, and
video discs on your PC, including:
•Creating Audio and Data Discs
•Creating Video Discs and Movies
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Table of Contents
Creating Audio and Data Discs ....................................................... 1
Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording ...................................................... 2
Working with Audio CDs .............................................................................. 2
Verifying audio disc recorded without errors ............................................... 3
Audio CD tips ......................................................................................... 3
Creating audio CDs................................................................................. 4
Creating jukebox discs............................................................................. 4
Working with Data DVDs and CDs................................................................. 5
Verifying data disc recorded without errors................................................. 5
Data disc tips .......................................................................................... 6
Creating data discs.................................................................................. 6
Copying a DVD or CD .................................................................................. 7
Archiving Files on a CD or DVD ..................................................................... 8
Working with Image Files.............................................................................. 8
Creating an image file ............................................................................. 9
Burning from an image file ....................................................................... 9
Disc Labeling with LightScribe ........................................................................ 9
LightScribe requirements......................................................................... 10
Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler............................... 10
Burning a LightScribe label after burning with iTunes.................................. 11
Using adhesive disc labels...................................................................... 12
Compatibility Information ............................................................................ 12
Disc Features and Compatibility Table .......................................................... 13
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table ............................................................ 14
Software Quick Reference Table................................................................... 15

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Creating Video Discs and Movies.................................................. 17
Before You Begin Capturing Video ............................................................... 17
Sonic MyDVD Video Projects ....................................................................... 18
Creating a Video Project ............................................................................. 18
Adding files to a video project ................................................................ 19
Capturing video to a video project .......................................................... 19
Adding slide shows to a video project ..................................................... 20
Adding submenus to a video project........................................................ 20
Editing the style of a video project........................................................... 21
Editing movie files ................................................................................. 21
Burning a video project to disc................................................................ 22
Creating a Video Project with Direct-to-Disc Wizard ....................................... 23
Video Quality and Disc Size........................................................................ 24
DVD Recording Time .................................................................................. 25

Creating Audio and Data Discs 1
Creating Audio and Data Discs
This chapter contains the procedures you must perform to record (or burn) music
and data files to recordable CD and DVD discs. It also includes information about
labeling your discs using the LightScribe labeling technology included on select
models.
For information about recording video files to DVDs, see “Creating Video Discs
and Movies” on page 17.
Your PC includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives capable of
recording. Additionally, your PC may include the following software programs for
recording to CDs or DVDs:
•iTunes
•Windows Media Player
•Sonic MyDVD Plus (select models only)
•Sonic DigitalMedia Plus
•Windows XP
These programs include features that enable you to copy, archive, and manage
music and data files and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. You can also use
iTunes or Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable
device or memory card.
IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse
or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by
copyright law.
NOTE: Burn is an industry term used to describe the recording of information onto
a DVD or CD. Optical recording uses a laser beam to place information onto the
disc, thus the term burning.

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Erasing Rewritable Discs Before
Recording
Previously recorded files on CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs must be erased
before recording new files. CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R discs cannot be erased.
To erase a rewritable disc in Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2Click Tools and then Erase Disc.
3Insert the rewritable disc you want to erase.
4Click the Quick Erase or Full Erase option, and then Erase Disc.
Working with Audio CDs
Sonic DigitalMedia Plus enables you to create audio CDs that play in your car or
home CD player, and on PCs. You can create two main types of music CDs:
• Uncompressed — Typical CD format like you would purchase on a
commercial CD. This type of CD will hold 10 to 20 songs depending on
their length.
Uncompressed files can be burned on CD-Rs (which play in most home and
car stereos, DVD players, and computers) or CD-RWs (which play only in some
stereos, DVD players, and computers).
The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in “Creating audio
CDs” on page 4.
•Compressed—Files are burned to a disc using a compressed file format
(MP3, WMA, or M4A). The smaller file format enables you to fit approximately
ten times as many songs onto the disc (depending on length and format).
Compressed files can be burned to CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVDs, DVD-RWs, or
DVD+RWs (select models only). Compressed files can only be played on
computers, CD players, or DVD players that support the file format you use to
create the disc (MP3 is most commonly supported). For file format compatibility,
check the documentation for the device where you intend to play the disc. You
may hear a slight loss of sound quality using compressed audio files.
The procedure for creating this type of CD is described in “Creating jukebox
discs” on page 4.

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For more compatibility information, see “Disc Features and Compatibility Table” on
page 13.
Both Sonic programs create closed-session music CDs, which means you must
record all music files on one CD in one recording session. Music files can be
recorded repeatedly on a rewritable CD-RW disc, but all previously recorded
files must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased.
Verifying audio disc recorded without errors
When copying or burning audio files to CD, it is recommended that you use Sonic
DigitalMedia Plus because it includes a feature that confirms that your disc has been
created without errors.
This data verification feature is enabled by default.
To check the status of the write verification feature in DigitalMedia Plus:
1Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2Click Tools, and then Options.
3In the Options window, click Copy.
4Ensure the Verify copied data discs option is checked.
5Click OK.
Audio CD tips
When recording music files, it is important to note that:
•To play your music CD in a home or car stereo, it needs to be recorded as a
music CD in CD audio (CDA) format, not as a data CD.
•As you add music files in the recording session, DigitalMedia Plus calculates
and displays the amount of recording time available to record additional
music files.
•You can’t record song titles unless you make an exact copy of a music CD in
your collection.
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•If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available,
each time you make a recording. Refer to the Help menu in your selected
software program for more information about selecting a slower recording
speed.
•If you try to record more than a standard CD can hold, a message displays
warning you that all the tracks may not fit on your disc.
Creating audio CDs
To create uncompressed audio CDs using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2Click the Audio tab and then Audio CD.
3Do one or more of the following:
•Click Add Music and navigate to music stored on your PC.
•In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your PC
for songs.
•Insert a CD and add songs from it.
4Select the songs you want to record, and then click Add.
5Click the Burn icon when you have added all the audio files to your
music CD project.
6When prompted, insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. If you want to
play your music CD in your home or car stereo, use a CD-R disc.
CD-RW discs may not play in some stereos.
7Click OK.
You can get detailed online help by clicking the Help menu and then
selecting Help.
Creating jukebox discs
To create compressed (jukebox) music CDs or DVDs using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2Click the Audio tab, and then Jukebox CD/DVD.
3Do one or more of the following:
•Click Add Music and navigate to music stored on your PC.
•In the Quick Find panel, click Scan to automatically search your PC
for songs.
•Insert a CD and add songs from it.
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4Select the songs you want to record, and then click Add.
5Click the Burn icon when you have added all the audio files to your
music CD project.
6When prompted, insert a blank disc.
DVD discs can store significantly more music files than a CD. Jukebox discs can
only be played on computers, CD players, or DVD players that support the file
format you use to create the disc (MP3 is most commonly supported).
For file format compatibility, check the documentation for the device where you
intend to play the disc.
7Click OK.
You can get detailed online help by clicking the Help menu, and then
selecting Help.
Working with Data DVDs and CDs
Unlike audio CDs and jukebox DVDs, data DVDs and CDs can be recorded in
multiple sessions.
Verifying data disc recorded without errors
When copying or burning data files to DVD or CD, it is recommended that you use
Sonic DigitalMedia Plus because it includes a feature that confirms that your disc
has been created without errors.
This data verification feature is enabled by default.
To check the status of the write verification feature in DigitalMedia Plus:
1Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2Click Tools and then Options.
3In the Options window, click Data.
4Ensure the Verify data written to the disc after burning box is checked.
5Click OK.
NOTE: DigitalMedia Plus scans for all audio files, even the sounds from your
operating system. If you don’t want to display some of these sounds, you can select
the Options icon (wrench), and then select Audio. Select Hide Audio Files
Shorter Than (in seconds), and then type the number of seconds, and click OK.

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Data disc tips
When storing data files on a disc, it is important to note that:
•You can add new data files to a CD-R, DVD+R, or DVD-R in a later
recording session, until the disc is full. With DVD+R or DVD-R discs,
insert your partially recorded DVD, click the Wrench icon to display
the Options window, click Data, select the first Write-Once DVD
Compatibility option, and then click OK.
•When you record files that have the same name as previously recorded files,
Sonic DigitalMedia Plus updates the file and the previous version is overwritten.
•Sonic DigitalMedia Plus allows you to change the names of files you want to
record and the files that were previously recorded.
•As you select data files to record to your disc, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus
calculates and displays the amount of recording space used on your disc.
•If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available,
each time you make a recording. Refer to the Help menu in your selected
software program for more information about selecting a slower recording
speed.
Creating data discs
To create data CDs or DVDs using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2Click the Data tab, and then click Data Disc.
3Do one or more of the following:
•Click Add Data and navigate to files stored on your PC.
•In the Quick Scan panel, select a type of file to search for, and then click
Scan to automatically search your PC for the selected file type.
•Insert a CD or DVD that contains the file you want to add.
4Select the files you want to record, and then click Add.
5To name your disc, click Volume Label, and then type a name over it. Sonic
DigitalMedia Plus assigns a name based on the recording date if you do not
type a name.
6Click the Burn icon when you have added all the files to your data
project.
7When prompted, insert a blank or appendable disc.
DVD discs can store significantly more files than a CD.
8Click OK.

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You can get detailed online help by clicking the Help menu and then
selecting Help.
Copying a DVD or CD
Sonic DigitalMedia Plus enables you to make copies of an existing music or data
disc. You can configure Sonic DigitalMedia Plus to verify that:
•Data files have been copied without errors by performing the procedure
described in “Verifying data disc recorded without errors” on page 5.
•Music files have been copied without errors by performing the procedure
described in “Verifying audio disc recorded without errors” on page 3.
To make a copy of an existing music or data disc using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2Click the Copy tab, and then Disc Copy.
3Insert the CD or DVD you want to copy.
4Insert a blank DVD or CD into the drive.
5Click the Copy icon.
6Click Done when the recording is complete.
NOTE: An appendable disc can have additional files added to it, if there is disc
space available. Recorded audio CDs are closed-session discs that are not
appendable.
NOTE: You can rename your files in the file selection window by selecting and
typing over the current name. This does not affect the original files on your hard
disk drive.
NOTE: DVD discs can store significantly more files than a CD.
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Archiving Files on a CD or DVD
To make an archive file copy of files stored on your PC using
Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2Click the Data tab and then Easy Archive.
3Select the path to the files that you want to archive (or click Browse to
navigate to them).
4Select the type of files you want to add to the archive, or select All Files in the
Selected Path.
5Place a check mark in the Only Archive Files Changed Since box, and select a
date to limit the scan to files that have been changed since that date.
6Click Save, enter a name for your archive, and then click OK.
7Click the Burn icon.
8When prompted, insert a recordable disc and then click OK.
If the files do not fit on one disc, you are prompted for additional
discs.
9Click Done when recording is complete.
For additional information about saving archives on your hard disc drive, or
scheduling automatic archives, see the online help.
Working with Image Files
The Sonic recording programs can convert all the files from a CD or DVD and
convert them into a single .iso file, or a series of .gi files (none exceeding 2 GB)
known as an image file. You can use the image file to reproduce the original disc.
Image files are typically used when you need to make multiple copies of the
same disc.
NOTE: Your DVD Writer or CD Writer drive will not copy commercially available
DVD movies. Most commercial DVDs are encoded to prevent unauthorized
duplication.

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Creating an image file
To make an image file using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMeia Home.
2Click Copy, select .iso or .gi, and then click Save Image.
3Insert the CD or DVD from which you want to make an image file.
4Click Browse to select the location where the image file will be created.
5Click the Save Image icon to create the image file.
Burning from an image file
To burn a CD or DVD from an image file using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2Click Copy and then Burn Image.
3Click Browse to select the image file.
4Insert a recordable CD or DVD into the drive.
5Click the Burn Image icon.
6Click Done when recording is complete.
Disc Labeling with LightScribe
LightScribe (select models only) is a direct disc labeling technology providing you a
simple way to burn precise, silk screen-quality labels. It combines the CD or DVD
drive of your PC with specially coated discs (sold separately) and enhanced disc-
labeling software.
A LightScribe-enabled CD or DVD disc drive uses the optical laser in the drive to
burn a label onto a thin dye coating on the label side of the disc. There is no ink to
smear or paper to curl, and there are no adhesives to loosen.
LightScribe media is identified by the LightScribe logo on the retail packaging and
on the inner hub area of the disc itself. Your PC may come ready to work with many
versions of LightScribe media (select models only); however, as new media versions
are introduced you will need to update the driver software for your LightScribe-
enabled CD or DVD drive. Get driver updates from the HP Support Web site:
http://www.hp.com/support
NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a black and white
photograph.

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LightScribe requirements
Burning a label with LightScribe requires three things:
•LightScribe-enabled DVD drive (select models only).
•Labeling software that supports LightScribe.
•LightScribe discs (sold separately).
Burning a LightScribe label with
Sonic Express Labeler
1Click Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then click Express Labeler.
2In the Step 1: Select Project area, make sure that Disc Label is selected.
3In the Step 2: Edit area:
aClick Disc Titles to display the Edit Disc Title window. Enter text for the title
and subtitle, and then click OK.
bClick Tracks to display the Edit Tracks window. Click New to display the
Track window. Enter text to identify the first track or file (you can optionally
enter artist and date, or length), and then click OK.
cRepeat the previous step for each track or file on the disc.
dClick the left or right arrows next to Layout and Background to select
design elements for the disc. The selections you make are previewed in the
disc window.
4When you are satisfied with the appearance of your label, insert the
LightScribe media disc (label side down) into the disc drive tray, and then
click Print.
5From the Disc Label menu, select LightScribe 12cm disc.
6Click OK to begin burning the label.
The estimated time to complete the label displays, along with a progress bar to
show you the time remaining. You can continue to work on your PC while
LightScribe is burning the label.
NOTE: You can open Express Labeler from within DigitalMedia Plus by clicking
Tools, and then Label Disc.
NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale (monochrome) image similar to a
black-and-white photograph.

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Burning a LightScribe label after burning
with iTunes
iTunes works with Sonic Express Labeler to allow you to burn labels on a LightScribe
audio CD. The playlist you create in iTunes to burn a disc is automatically imported
into Express Labeler so that this information is available for you to use on your
LightScribe label. To use Express Labeler from iTunes, the music tracks in the playlist
you are using must fit on a single CD.
1Click Start, All Programs, iTunes, and then click iTunes again.
2Burn an audio CD with iTunes. When the burning process is complete, click
Yes on the Create LightScribe Label window.
3In the Step 1: Select Project area, make sure that Disc Label is selected.
4In the Step 2: Edit area:
aClick Disc Titles to display the Edit Disc Title window. Enter text for the title
and subtitle, and then click OK.
bClick Tracks to display the Edit Tracks window. Click New to display the
Track window. Enter text to identify the first track or file (you can optionally
enter artist and date, or length), and then click OK.
cRepeat the previous step for each track or file on the disc.
dClick the left or right arrows next to Layout and Background to select
design elements for the disc. The selections you make are previewed in the
disc window.
5When you are satisfied with the appearance of your label, insert the
LightScribe media disc (label side down) into the disc drive tray, and then
click Print.
6From the Disc Label menu, select LightScribe 12cm disc.
7Click OK to begin burning the label.
The estimated time to complete the label displays, along with a progress bar to
show you the time remaining. You can continue to work on your PC while
LightScribe is burning the label.
NOTE: LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to a black-and-white
photograph.

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Using adhesive disc labels
Compatibility Information
An important feature of a DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is its high level of
compatibility with other optical drives and CD and DVD players:
•The CDs that you create play in most home and car stereos and in most
computer DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives.
•The DVDs that you create are compatible with some DVD video players and
with most computer DVD-ROM drives.
•CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW
discs are.
Your DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is able to read from and record to almost every
type of optical disc. Writing speed rates for the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive are
fast, allowing quick recording times.
WARNING: When labeling your CDs and DVDs, do not use
sticky labels. They can cause the disc to play erratically.
Instead, write on the disc with a felt-tip pen to label it.
Or, you can create a LightScribe label for your disc if you have
a LightScribe optical drive and you use LightScribe media
discs. Refer to “Disc Labeling with LightScribe” on page 9.
NOTE: CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW
discs.

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Disc Features and Compatibility Table
Disc File type
Can be
recorded onto
Plays
in PC
Plays in home
or car stereo
Plays in home
DVD player
CD-ROM Data No Yes No No
Music No Yes Yes Varies by model
CD-R Data Yes Yes No No
Music Yes Yes Varies by model Varies by model
CD-RW Data Yes Yes No No
Music Yes Yes Varies by model Varies by model
DVD-ROM Data No Yes No No
DVD
movie
No Yes No Yes
DVD+R and
DVD-R
Data Yes Yes No No
DVD
movie
Yes Yes No Varies by model
Double-Layer
DVD+R/
DVD-R
Data Yes Varies by model No Varies by model
DVD
movie
Yes Varies by model No Varies by model
DVD+RW and
DVD-RW
Data Yes Yes No No
DVD
movie
Yes Yes No Varies by model
VCD DVD
movie
No Yes No Varies by model
NOTE: Some PCs come with the Double-Layer DVD Writer. It supports single-layer and double-layer DVD media.
Double-Layer technology gives you greater capacity and allows you to store up to 8 GB* of data on double-layer
DVD+R or DVD-R media.
Double-Layer is a new technology. Double-Layer media compatibility will vary widely with some home DVD
players and DVD-ROM drives.
*1 GB is defined as 1 billion bytes. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Actual
formatted capacity is less.
For the latest disc compatibility information for your PC, go to the HP Support Web site at:
http://www.hp.com/support
NOTE: Double-Layer DVD technology is supported by select models only.
NOTE: The Sonic recording programs support the double-layer technology.

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Optical Drive Quick Reference Table
Optical
drive can: CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM
DVD+RW/+R
DVD-RW/–R
Double-
Layer DVD
Combo
CD-RW/DVD
Read CDs, CD-Rs,
and CD-RWs
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Read DVDs No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Read data on
aCD
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Play music Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Record data or
music to disc for
storage or backup
No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
View DVD movies No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Record DVD
movies
No No No Yes Yes No
Play games Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Software Quick Reference Table
Your PC includes a number of software programs that:
•Record and play CDs.
•Record data CDs.
•Import and edit video files.
•Record video CDs and DVDs.
•Organize digital media files.
The following table describes the functionality specific to each of these programs. Use it to determine which
program to use to perform a task.
Note that some programs listed may not be included with your model, and that this is not a complete list of all
included software.
To open any of these programs, click Start on the taskbar, choose All Programs, select the program folder (for
example, Sonic ), and then click the program name to open the software.
With this program: You can:
InterVideo WinDVD
Player
•Play DVD movies and video CDs (VCDs).
iTunes •Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files.
•Record music files.
•Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC.
•Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening.
RealPlayer •Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files.
•Play DVD movies. (RealPlayer can play DVDs only if another DVD player
program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, is installed.)
•Play video CDs.
•Record music files.
•Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening.

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Sonic DigitalMedia Plus •Record data and music files.
•Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC.
•Create customized music CDs from CDs in your collection, or from .wav, .mp3,
or .wma files. These CDs can be played in your home or car stereo.
•Copy and share data files.
•Create archive CDs or DVDs from files on your PC.
•Capture (copy) video files.
•Has setting for verification that the disc has been created without errors.
Sonic MyDVD Plus
(select models only)
•Record data and movie files.
•Record a copy of an existing DVD to use on the PC.
•Copy and share video files.
•Capture (copy) video files.
Windows Movie
Maker 2.0
•Import audio, video, and other media files from a videotape, an audiotape, a
Web camera, or a television broadcast.
•Record audio and video files to create a video project that becomes a Windows
Media source file with a .wmv extension.
•Edit and preview files.
•Send a movie in an e-mail or upload it to a Web server.
•Add music files (.mp3).
•Import audio files such as .mp3, .asf, or .wma; video files such as .wmv, .asf,
.avi, or .mpg; or image files such as .jpg or .gif.
•Create .avi and .wmv (Windows Media Video) files.
NOTE: You may have a software update CD included with your PC. You may need to install this CD before using
the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive. To do this, follow the installation instructions that came with the CD.
With this program: You can: